Students can create their own comics using this site. Once they are finished making the comic, they are able to print it off to keep or display in the classroom.
The Stapleless Book is designed to allow users to create with ease an eight-page book simply by folding and cutting. No tape or staples are required. Students just go through the prompts to design their books online and then print. A "planning sheet" is provided to help students think through their books before creating them online.
This site allows students to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. They can display anything from a text file to a movie. This is a very creative way to express ideas in a way other than the typical essay format. The "Teachers Area" includes lots of ideas for implementation. Check this site out for sure!!!
Wikis can be powerful tools in writing instruction and a cool way for students to practice writing skills (among other things). A wiki is basically a website that can be edited by multiple users. This is a great tool for collaborating with others!
For a video explaining wikis "in plain English," click on the icon below:
There are many different FREE wiki sites you can use in your classroom. Some examples are:
This page is devoted to Web 2.0 tools that support written expression.
Creative Ways to Publish Writing
Comic Creator (from Read Write Think) -
Students can create their own comics using this site. Once they are finished making the comic, they are able to print it off to keep or display in the classroom.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/index.htmlMake Beliefs Comix -
Another fun comic strip site.
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Stapleless Book -
The Stapleless Book is designed to allow users to create with ease an eight-page book simply by folding and cutting. No tape or staples are required. Students just go through the prompts to design their books online and then print. A "planning sheet" is provided to help students think through their books before creating them online.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/stapleless-book-30010.htmlMyth & Legends Story Creator
Students can make their own stories using sound, text, characters, creatures, and scenery. Very cool!
http://myths.e2bn.org/create/tool527-new--story-creator-2--beta.html
Museum Box
This site allows students to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. They can display anything from a text file to a movie. This is a very creative way to express ideas in a way other than the typical essay format. The "Teachers Area" includes lots of ideas for implementation. Check this site out for sure!!!
http://museumbox.e2bn.org/
Using Graphic Organizers/Outlining Tools
Loose Stich -
Outlining tool that can be used by an individual or collaboratively. There is a free version available.
http://loosestitch.com/Bubbl.us-
Free online brainstorming application. Students can print and/or save as an image.
http://www.bubbl.us/Webspiration-
A free, online version of Inspiration. A visual thinking tool that helps users map out ideas.
http://www.mywebspiration.com/Printable Paper (handwriting, etc.)
Various paper -
graph/grid/notebook paper online
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/Handwriting for Kids-
online collection of printable handwriting guides in a variety of sizes.
http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/manuscript/alphabets/index.htmWikis
Wikis can be powerful tools in writing instruction and a cool way for students to practice writing skills (among other things). A wiki is basically a website that can be edited by multiple users. This is a great tool for collaborating with others!
For a video explaining wikis "in plain English," click on the icon below:
There are many different FREE wiki sites you can use in your classroom. Some examples are:
WikiSpaces
PBWorks
Other Useful Writing Tools
E-Buddies Program
E-Buddies is a really cool e-mail penpal program that matches up students with intellectual disabilies with an e-mail penpal.http://www.ebuddies.org
Cool Writing Tools (a list)
Here you will find a list of Web 2.0 tools/applications you can use in the area of writing.
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Writing+Tools
BibMe
Fast and easy bibliography-maker.
http://www.bibme.org/Other tools to support writing found within this wiki
Word Cloud sites (see the Vocabulary section)
Digital Storytelling resources (see the Visual Literacy section)
Avatars (see the Visual Literacy section)